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2.10 Product Measured Usage Analysis

This section introduces the concepts of IBM's z/OS
subcapacity pricing option to form a background for
discussing Product Measured Usage analysis. Subcapacity
pricing is IBM's methodology for charging for certain
software based on the concept of the highest observed
four-hour rolling average utilization of the LPARs in which
the products run rather than based on the MSU rating of the
machine.

Section 2.10.4, Subcapacity Pricing Concepts, defines the
terms and explains the basic concepts of subcapacity
pricing.  Depending on your familiarity with these terms and
concepts, you may find it useful to read this section before
proceeding with Section 2.10.2.

The following sections describe the operation of the Product
Measured Usage Analysis inquiry and how to use the reports
produced:

    1 - Functional Description
    2 - Usage Guidelines
    3 - Standard Output
    4 - Subcapacity Pricing Concepts
    5 - Reporting Requirements